condition ritual gnome to her reason

Dracolich

Monsters Monster Manual

it turns to dust if reduced to 0 Hit Points. If the gem is destroyed, the dracolich can create a new one by completing an 8-hour ritual using a gem worth 1,000+ GP and by expending 5,000 GP, which the

ritual consumes.Multiattack. The dracolich makes three Rend attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to cast Ray of Sickness (level 2 version). Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +13

Brusipha

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Demonic Ritual. Brusipha can spend 3 hours performing a ritual that summons 1d3 + 1 barlgura;barlguras or 1 hezrou. She must sacrifice a Medium or larger living creature to Baphomet during this

ritual, and the ritual can be performed only at night. The demons vanish at dawn. Labyrinthine Recall. Brusipha can perfectly recall any path she has traveled.Multiattack. Brusipha makes two Eldritch

Barovian Witch

Monsters Curse of Strahd

attack. Brothers and Sisters of Strahd. Barovian witches have no scruples. They will deal with anyone in return for power. They will also betray anyone for the same reason. The only thing they fear is

spell component, a ritual object, or a potion ingredient. Barovian witches use the find familiar spell to call forth familiars. They are particularly fond of cats, though snakes and toads are also common. These animals lurk amid the clutter of the witches' lairs, seldom wandering far from their vile masters.

Tempest Spirit

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

hit point maximum is reduced to 0.A storm giant can escape death through a mystical ritual that transforms the giant into a semiconscious storm. However, if the giant performs the ritual in a place

where the barrier between the Material Plane and the Shadowfell is thin, the seeping negative energy drastically alters the ritual’s outcome. The giant’s soul becomes infused with negative

Oddlewin

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Fortune Teller. Oddlewin can cast the Augury spell as a ritual, using cards as the material component. Nilbogism. Any creature that attempts to damage Oddlewin must first succeed on a DC 12 Charisma

saving throw or have the charmed condition until the end of the creature’s next turn. The creature must use its action praising Oddlewin. Oddlewin can’t regain hit points, including

Deathwolf

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

saving throw or have disadvantage on saving throws against the frightened condition. This curse lasts until removed by the Remove Curse spell or other magic. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation

succeed on a DC 17 Intelligence saving throw or have the frightened condition for 1 minute. While the target is frightened, the phantom deals 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6", "rollType":"damage

Shator Demodand

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Boundless Movement. The shator ignores difficult terrain, and magical effects can’t reduce its speed. It can spend 5 feet of movement to automatically remove the grappled condition from itself

). Liquefaction Ritual. The shator can perform a 1-minute ritual that turns all willing farastu demodand;farastus and kelubar demodand;kelubars of its choice within 60 feet of itself into a living liquid form. Each

Gremorly's Ghost

Monsters The Book of Many Things

incapacitated condition and loses control of its body. Gremorly can’t be targeted by any attack, spell, or other effect, except ones that turn Undead, and he retains his alignment, Intelligence

performed a ritual that turned Sovereign Keep into a ghost trap: anyone who dies within the castle walls rises as an incorporeal spirit, trapped within the castle. Then, he waited. When adventurers

Nightmare Haunt

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

or take 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tendrils of Slumber", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and have the restrained condition. The affected ground

must repeat the saving throw. On a failed save, it has the unconscious condition instead of the restrained condition caused by the tendrils. On a successful save, the effect ends on the creature. An

False Lich

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

30 feet of the false lich must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or have the frightened condition for 1 minute. While frightened in this way, a creature also has the unconscious condition. An

ritual. This transforms the corpse into a near-identical copy of the lich with immense necrotic power and some of its creator’s arcane prowess. The creator then embeds enchanted gemstones into the

Stone Giant Dreamwalker

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

adhered to the giant unless the giant is dead, in which case the magic works normally, freeing the petrified creature as well as ending the petrified condition on it.The surface of the world is an alien

themselves become lost in the dream. Other stone giants are banished to the surface as punishment. Regardless of the reason they ended up on the surface, if they don’t take shelter under stone

Nafik

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. Dreadful Glare. Nafik targets one creature he can see within 60 feet of himself. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or have the frightened condition until the end of Nafik’s

starvation loomed over Nafik and his priests. In a desperate measure, Nafik wrought a haphazard ritual on himself and his fellow priests, transforming them and himself into Undead. Heartless and corrupted

Bodak

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

incapacitated and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is reduced to 0 hit points unless it is immune to the frightened condition. Otherwise, a creature takes 16

a successful one.A bodak is the undying remains of someone who revered Orcus. Devoid of life and soul, it exists only to cause death. A worshiper of Orcus can take ritual vows while carving the demon

Spectral Cloud

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

);{"diceNotation":"7d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Chilling Winds", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage and has the incapacitated condition for 1 minute. The affected creature can repeat the

cloud giant undergoes a ritual in which its heart is transplanted into a cloud, causing the giant’s body to dissolve and its spirit to animate the cloud.Poison, ThunderCold, Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Vecna the Archlich

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

save, the creature takes 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Flight of the Damned", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and has the frightened condition for 1

master plan is almost complete. He has funneled a significant amount of his energy into weaving his ritual. Therefore, when the characters finally confront Vecna and try to save the multiverse, he is

Aurnozci

Monsters The Book of Many Things

down mortal souls for violent ritual sacrifice to their god. Roleplaying Aurnozci Aurnozci is a being of mindless destruction, and the Caged Worm has few dealings with mortals that don’t end

feet of itself and encases the creature in a constricting cocoon. The target must succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw or have the restrained condition for 1 minute. A target that starts its turn

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

. Condition Immunities. While attuned to the book, you can’t be charmed or frightened. Evil Presence. The book houses an evil spirit that is hostile toward you. When you become attuned to the

choose: Vile Apotheosis. The book could hold a ritual that allows a character to become a lich or death knight. True Names. The true names of any number of fiends might be in the book. Dark Magic

Darkling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

, and doing so wizens the creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover every part of their body with clothing when exposure to light is a risk. The light a darkling

qualify to undergo a ritual to become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos, channeling some of the darkling's absorbed light away from its body. If the ritual succeeds, the

Darkling Elder Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

. The Killing Light. The Summer Queen's curse causes a darkling's body to absorb light, and doing so wizens the creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover every

the colors in a painting or a jewel. Elder Transformation. A wise and respected darkling can qualify to undergo a ritual to become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos

Old Ways Chosen

monsters

of Song of the Old Ways is reduced by 4.Multiattack. The chosen makes three Ritual Dagger attacks. Ritual Dagger. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit

", "rollAction":"Ritual Dagger"}, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d4+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Ritual Dagger", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage plus 7

Nyarlathotep

monsters

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rending Claw", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage and the target gains the Prone condition. Piercing Talon. Melee Attack Roll: +14, Reach 5 ft. Hit: 14 (1d10

following actions. Nyarlathotep regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. If Nyarlathotep is unable to use legendary actions for any reason, it automatically uses Relentless Horror

Keeper of the Blight

monsters

Poisoned condition until the end of the keeper’s next turn. Rotting Ritual. The keeper magically creates one of the following effects of its choice. It can’t use the same effect twice in a

Blight Dependent. If the keeper is targeted by an effect that ends the Poisoned condition, it takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Blight Dependent

Shub-Niggurath

monsters

30 Acid damage if it has the Prone condition, when it ends its turn in the Emanation. Level 3. Plants have Advantage on all attack rolls made against non-Plants in the Emanation. A creature hit by a

Plant’s melee attack gains the Prone condition. Legendary Resistance (4/day). If Shub-Niggurath fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. Shub-Niggurath makes four

Ferryman

monsters

hold two other Medium creatures. Two Small creatures or four Tiny creatures count as one Medium creature. While riding the coffin, the ferryman has Immunity to the Prone condition, and the coffin

moves with the ferryman unless the ferryman has the Incapacitated condition. The coffin has AC 15; HP 25; Immunity to Necrotic, Poison, and Psychic damage. If the coffin is destroyed, the ferryman can

Boneflayer

monsters

has the Poisoned condition until the end of its next turn. Talons. Melee Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Talons"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4

);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Talons", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14

Shrouded

monsters

", "rollAction":"Consuming Bite", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13). At the start of a Grappled

":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the target has the Frightened condition until the start of the shrouded’s next turn. Success: Half damage only.Shrouded are the spirits of the dead—devoid of

Flying Polyp

monsters

+10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Writhing Tentacles", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC

24). While Grappled the target has the Restrained condition. Wind Blast (Recharge 5–6). Strength Saving Throw: DC 24, each creature in a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point the flying

Formless Spawn

monsters

", "rollAction":"Grasping Tentacle", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 18), and it has the Restrained

condition until the grapple ends. Throw Victim. The formless spawn throws a Medium or smaller creature Grappled by it to a space it can see within 30 feet of itself that isn’t in the air

Dagon

monsters

take 10 force damage if they end their turn in this area. Flying creatures that end their turn in this area must make DC 24 Strength saving throws, gaining the Prone condition on a failed

condition. Hungry Tide (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Hungry Tide"}. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 24, creatures of Dagon’s choice within 120 ft. of it

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

improvised traps they use to protect their warrens. KURTULMAK: GOD OF KOBOLDS The god of kobolds was a vassal of Tiamat. When the gnome god Garl Glittergold stole a treasure from Tiamat’s hoard, she

other creatures, because such objects are more likely to be in good condition and thus more useful or valuable. When they go after items that aren’t free for the taking, kobolds try to remain

I Survived to Tell the Tale

feats

You encountered something dreadful, a horrible creature or bizarre ritual that set you down the path to becoming an investigator of the strange. Your quick feet and instinct for survival carried you

equal to your level. When you use this benefit, you cannot use it again until you finish a long rest. Superior Speed. You gain a +10 bonus to speed. Wriggle Free. If you would gain the Grappled condition, roll a d20. On a 10 or higher, you instead do not gain it.

Eye and Hand of Vecna Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

power, Vecna couldn’t escape his own mortality. He began to fear death and take steps to prevent his end from ever coming about. Orcus, the demon prince of undeath, taught Vecna a ritual that

’s lieutenant Kas coveted the Spider Throne for himself, or that the sword his lord made for him seduced him into rebellion. Whatever the reason, Kas brought the Undying King’s rule to an

Dimensional Shambler

monsters

", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 16). It can Grapple up to two Medium or smaller creatures at a time

quarry with its nominal allies, but, other times, it carries off its victim to an unknown destination for an unknown reason. Cosmic Detritus. Before her disappearance, the sage Lemetra of the

Hunting Horror

monsters

", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 18). Spellcasting. The hunting horror casts one of the following

service by spellcasters who uncover ritual sites and who unlock secret tomes, though, invariably, such a discovery is the first step on the road to becoming Nyarlathotep’s pawn. Hunting

No Time to Lose

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

for no other reason than the characters carry the evil mage’s corruption, and they’re likely to be gravely injured or die once he completes his ritual.

enacted a protection ritual against all spells and effects cast against him by a faculty member. “It gets worse. Murgaxor’s influence over Dean Tullus coerced her into tainting the spell components, food

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